Grace is a word that gets used often in church circles — sung about, quoted, stitched on pillows. But when you’ve lived in the trenches of addiction, grace stops being an abstract idea. It becomes oxygen.   For a long time, I didn’t understand that. I thought grace was something you earned once you finally got your life together. I thought it came after I fixed the mess — like a pat on the back from God saying, “Well done, you finally got it right.”   But grace doesn’t wait

Denial is a master craftsman. It builds walls so quietly we hardly notice them going up — one excuse here, one justification there. “I can stop anytime.” “It’s not that bad.” “Everyone has their thing.” Before long, those walls become our shelter, our fortress of false comfort.   But the truth? Denial isn’t protection — it’s prison.   At some point, we all come face to face with the mirror that faith holds up. Sometimes it’s during a crisis, sometimes it’s just a quiet moment

Recovery isn’t just about the big moments. It’s built in the daily, ordinary choices. The quiet morning prayers. The verse you cling to during temptation. The phone call to a friend when isolation creeps in. These small, faithful practices stack up to build strength over time. Let’s talk about a few that can carry you through, especially on tough days. Daily Practices That Work: Morning Surrender/Morning Meditation…whatever you call it: What is surrender? It’s admitting you c

Why They Work Beautifully Together Recovery isn’t just about quitting something — it’s about healing from everything underneath. If you’ve ever tried to work the 12 Steps and still felt stuck, you’re not alone. A lot of us hit that wall, wondering, Why do I still feel this way if I’m doing the work? That’s where Christian counseling can make all the difference. It’s not either/or — it’s both/and. When you pair the spiritual framework of the 12 Steps with the wisdom and guidan

—but It Still Hurts: Finding Hope in Al Anon, NAR-Anon and Beyond “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18 Addiction doesn’t just harm the one caught in its grip—it ripples outward. If you’ve ever loved someone struggling with addiction, you already know this. The sleepless nights. The wondering where they are, what they’re doing, or if today will be the day they finally choose healing. Maybe you’ve pleaded, reasoned, e

For wherever you may be in your journey of recovery and your journey of faith, what follows is a thoughtfully curated collection of passages that you can use when you are anxious, when you feel alone, whenever your demons come. Comforting (God’s nearness, forgiveness) Honest (acknowledging the struggle) Hopeful (freedom, restoration) Practical (daily strength, renewal of mind) Foundational Truth: God’s Love & Grace John 3:16-17  — For God so loved the world… Romans 5:8  — But

Why Faith Transforms the Journey Recovery isn’t just a program. It’s a fight. It’s waking up every day and making a choice you didn’t...